A&M Hymn #590: Unchanging God! hear from eternal
Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Hymns Ancient & Modern
I Thought on this His Habitation,
Look'd on His decay'd abode :
ounsels,
Till once more His House is stand-
Firm and stately as of old.
Entering then Thy gates with
I Lord, be ours Thine Israel's prayer ;
"Rise into Thy place of resting,
I Show Thy !'•!•• -mis-dPresence there!"
Here, as once on Sion's height,
I " This shall be My rest for ever,
1 This My dwelling of delight.
Greater than the former knew";
Clothe with righteousness its
Friesthood.
Let Thy Holy One's anointing
Here its sevenfold blessings shed :
Spread for us the heavenly Banquet,
Praise to Thee, Almighty Father,
Praise to Thee, Eternal Son.
Praise to Thee, all-quickening Spirit
v Threefold Power and Grace and
Wisdom,
Moulding out of sinful elav
I Which shall never know decay.
Amen-
Burial of trjc Beab.
I "/Day of Wrath ! 0 day of mourning !
See fulfill 'd the prophets' warning !
, Heav'n and earth in ashes burning !
When from Heav'n. the Judge de-
scendeth, [pendeth !
On Whose sentence (dim) all de-
lingeth,
Through earth's sepulchres it ringeth,
Ail betore the Throne it bringeth.
All creation is awaking,
To its Judge an answer making.
™/Lo ! the Book exactly worded.
Thence shall judgment be awarded.
When the Judge His seat attaineth,
And each hidden deed arraigneth,
BURIAL OF THE DEAD.
Thou hast bow'd the dying head,
Thou the blood of life bast shed,
Jesu, Son of Mary, hear.
When the heart is sad within
With the thought of all its sin,
Jesu, Son of Mary, hear.
What shall I, frail man, be pleading,
Who lor me be interceding,
King of Majesty tremendous,
Who dost free salvation send us,
Fount of pity, {p) then befriend us !
Caused Thy wondrous Incarnation ;
Leave me not to reprobation.
Faint and weary Thou hast sought me,
Shall such grace be vainly brought me?
Righteous Judge ! for sin's pollu-
Grant Thy gift of absolution,
Guilty, now I pour my moaning,
All my shame with anguish owning ;
Spare, 0 God, Thy suppliant groaning.
Thou the dying thief forgavest ;
And to me a hope vouehsafest.
Worthless are : my prayers and
Yet, good Lord, in grace complying,
Rescue me from fires undying.
With Thy favour'd sheep 0 place me,
a U But to Thy right hand upraise me.
While the wicked are confounded,
TDoom'd to flames of woe unbounded,
ounded.
Low I kneel, with heart-submission,
See, like ashes, my contrition ;
Ah ! that day of tears and mourning !
From the dust of earth returning
Man for ff) judgment must prepare
Lord, all pitying, Jesu Blest,
Grant them Thine {dim) eternal
Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Unchanging God! hear from eternal"
📜 Historical Background & Origin
This hymn is designated as Hymn #590 in the venerable Hymns Ancient & Modern (1889 Standard Edition). Originally compiled under the guidance of the Rev. Sir Henry Williams Baker and a committee of dedicated church musicians, this hymnal harmonized historic Latin, Greek, and German hymnody with classical English psalmody.
It has served as a primary liturgical hymnal for the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican and Episcopal communion for generations, renowned for its doctrinal clarity and reverent choral tradition.
🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection
Composed of 28 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.
Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.
🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy
- Poetic Meter: 10 10 10 10
- Stanza Structure: 28 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
- Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
- Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship
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